Program Overview

B.S. in Game Design and Development

Overview

The B.S. in Game Design and Development at Wilmington University combines the skills of interactive design, video production, graphic design, 3D modeling, and programming to give students the expertise to create video games for major platforms, consoles, mobile devices, and simulations.

Program Details

• The program is one of the only four-year, accredited, video game designer degree programs in the region.
• Students enjoy the flexibility of day, evening, or weekend classes in either 15-week semesters or 7-week blocks.
• Wilmington University's tuition is surprisingly affordable.

Curriculum

The Game Design and Development degree program prepares students with the "Gaming Skill Set" that balances programming courses and design courses needed to understand the pipeline of product creation, as well as an understanding of video and audio techniques, design interfaces, and user experiences. On the back end, students learn about project management and how to market their finished product.

Learning Environment

Attending class in a lab environment provides access to industry-standard, constantly updated gaming software, immersing students in the leading-edge technologies necessary for success. Hands-on project work guides students in creating a game developer portfolio to showcase their creations and impress prospective employers.

Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ (DCA) Accelerated Options

Students can use elective courses in this bachelor's program to complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate while earning their degree or accelerate into their next degree by incorporating master's-level coursework. Dual-Credit courses can be applied to both this program and other related Wilmington University programs, including:

• DCA Option to Management Information Systems Graduate Certificate
• DCA Option to Technology Project Management Graduate Certificate

Specialized Concentrations

Students can choose from two specialized game design and development concentrations:

• Game Art Production
• Interactive Programming

Program Structure

• The program consists of 120 total credits.
• The cost of a typical 3-credit course is $1,287.
• Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit, and students only pay for the courses they need to complete their game design degree.

Formats and Locations

The game design program is available in the following formats and locations:

• Formats:
  • Traditional Classroom
  • Online
• Locations:
  • New Castle
  • Brandywine
  • Online

Career and Industry Outlook

Graduates with a B.S. in Game Design and Development are prepared for a successful career in a growing industry.

Related Degrees and Certificates

Related programs include:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Drone Operations and Applications
• Undergraduate Certificate in Java Programming
• Undergraduate Certificate in Web Applications Development
• B.S. in Video and Film Production